
Woodbrook Elementary
Bobcat Bulletin Date: March 2025
Building Updates/Principal's Note:
March 2025
Woodbrook Families,
Happy March! We are celebrating Read Across America Week with special books and spirit days this upcoming week. Teachers will also set aside some addtional time for free reading in the classroom this week. We know how important modeling and reading with our students is to their success and love of reading. Thank you in supporting our students' reading development along with us. The spirit days are included below.
- Monday, March 3rd- Woodbrook "Paws"itively loves books! (Woodbrook gear)
- Tuesday, March 4th- Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler (Dress like a Gym Teacher)
- Wednesday, March 5th- Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt (Wear your favorite color)
- Thursday, March 6th- Celebrate Sports/Nonfiction books! (Support your favorite sports team)
- Friday, March 7th- I Will Take a Nap! by Mo Willems (Pajama Day)
Quarter 3 ends Thursday, March 13, 2025. There is no school for students on Friday, March 14, 2025 for a teacher inservice day. There is no school Monday, March 17-Friday, March 21st for Spring Break. I hope you enjoy this time as a family. Third quarter report cards will be sent home with students on Friday. March 28, 2025.
On Thursday, March 27, 2025 the Woodbrook PTO is holding a Bingo Night and Ice Cream Social. To RSVP for this event please see the link below.:
https://woodbrookespto.membershiptoolkit.com/icecreamandbingo
It is my daily goal to have a positive impact on the learning of all Woodbrook Elementary students. Please feel free to contact me at any time. If I am not available, I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Sincerely,
Pam Wahl
Woodbrook Principal
402.289.1823
Kids Heart Challenge
Information was sent home with students about the Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser. Some of the information can be referenced below. The fundraiser will run from February 28, 2025 to March 13, 2025. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Daubert. She can be reached via email at mdaubert@epsne.org.
Spring Lifetouch Pictures
Lifetouch will be at Woodbrook on Friday, March 28, 2025. All students will have their picture taken. As a parent you can choose to purchase the photos after the pictures are taken. More information will be sent home closer to March 28th.
Kindergarten 2025-26
2025-26 Kindergarten Registration
Registration for children who will attend kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year (students must be at least 5 years of age by July 31, 2025, to attend Kindergarten), is now open at https://www.elkhornweb.org/parents/new-students/. When you register your child on the District website, we will use the email address in that registration to communicate Kindergarten Round-up information and details.
Attendance Matters:
Good attendance is essential for academic success! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to stay on track with their learning, build strong relationships with their peers, and develop important interpersonal skills necessary for future achievement. Don’t forget, every day counts!
Upcoming Dates: Mark your Calendars!
Mar. 4th PTO Meeting 6:30 PM
Mar. 5th 5th grade recorder concert
Mar. 7th Family Circles
Mar. 13th End of Quarter 3
Mar. 14th Teacher Inservice-no school for students
Mar. 17th-Mar. 21st Spring Break no school for students and teachers
Mar. 27th-Bingo and Ice Cream Social
Mar. 28th Spring Pictures/ Teachers will send 3rd quarter report cards home
Mar. 31st Kindergarten Round-up Parent Meeting at 6:00 PM
April 1st PTO Meeting
April 3rd Family Circles
April 4th Kindergarten Round-up
How can you get involved at Woodbrook? Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
- Woodbrook PTO website
- Facebook page
- PTO email address: epswoodbrookpto@gmail.com
- Our PTO website offers an online Directory that families can choose to have their information published in at no cost. There is a nominal $5 fee for families to access the directory. This can be a great resource if families are wanting to connect with other families in their class or grade-level.
- Next PTO Meeting March 4th at 6:30 pm in the Woodbrook Media Center. We would love to see you in attendance!
Drop-off and Pick-Up Procedures
Here are few reminders to help traffic flow smoothly and keep our students and families safe!
- All drivers need to follow the rules and pull forward. Pulling forward is the key! If you are first car in the lane pull up to the flag pole.
- Always use the crosswalk at the main entrance to cross traffic in the pick up lane. Student should ONLY cross at that location without an adult.
- Drivers parking along Purple Martin Parkway will need to walk down the hill to pick up student or students.
- If your child is unable to unbuckle/buckle him/herself, please practice at home. This is a skill he/she needs to be able to do independently if you plan to use the pick-up/drop off lane.
- Students should enter and exit vehicles curbside only.
- Please do NOT get out of your vehicle if you are in the pick-up/drop off lane.
- The front lane of the building is wide enough for two cars. If you pick up your student and you are able to pull outside of the curbside lane you may pull around and exit the lane by staying to your left. If you curbside you will need to exit by staying to the right and looping around the west end of the building.
- Please be patient and be a positive role model for our children. These procedures are in place to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Drive slowly.
- Stay off cell phones.
- If you have a nanny, grandparents, friend etc...that will be picking up your student or students please share these procedures.
Pets at drop-off and pick-up
I love four legged furry friends! Please leave these friends at home during pick and drop off. We appreciate you being cognizant of those with allergies or fears. Because they are so cute they are also a distraction to our students during a time that we need to be extra careful for the safety of all our students. Thank you for understanding.
Visitor Guidelines
At Woodbrook, the school doors will remain locked during the school day and all visitors will gain access using the security camera/access panel outside the school's main entrance. Over the summer all Elkhorn schools added an additional layer of security. Once visitors have entered the front vestibule a second check in will be required before being able to enter the main office. Office staff will grant access after you do the following the steps.
1.)Push the button and wait for an identification request.
2.)Give your name and purpose for entering the school.
3.) Access to the front vestibule will be granted.
3.) To enter the school, a second access point is located in the vestibule.
4.)Sign in on the visitor sheet and take a visitor badge.
5.)When leaving the building, return to the office and sign out and return your visitor badge to office personnel.
If you need to drop something off that your child forgot at home, there is a table in the vestibule to leave items. We are happy to take items your child. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to minimize classroom disruptions.
Photos and Videos During School Hours:
- If you are taking photos or videos duirng school hours (including class trips and events), please note these are allowed for personal use only. Videos and images should not be shared in any form without appropriate consent from the student's parents/guardian. Obtaining consent is the sole responsibility of the person taking the photos and video.
- Elkhorn Public Schools is not responsible for obtaining consent for controlling how such images are shared.
- Please be respectful of all students and families in our school community by not taking or sharing photos or videos of students other than your own.
Celebrating Birthdays At Woodbrook!
Birthdays are important milestones in each child's life. At Woodbrook Elementary, we look forward to sharing in the students' excitement over their own special day. Each morning birthdays will be read over the announcements and students will be invited to come to select a book from the office to keep, compliments of PTO. Summer birthdays will be announced on the students 1/2 birthday to ensure each student enjoys this special recognition during the school year,
If you would like to send a special treat or token for your child to pass out to classmates, please send non-edible tokens or treats (most preferred). If you send an edible treat please send store bought and indvidually packaged treats to be sent home with students at the end of the school day. Please do NOT send donuts or cupcakes or other edible treats that are not individually wrapped. This decision has been made with considerable thought to healthy eating habits, good allergies and convenience for teachers and parents. I appreciate your support as we create a healthy and safe environment for all students.
Sodexo Information
Breakfast and Lunch Information/Menus
Parents are welcome to come to have lunch with their children during lunchtime, If you would like one of our school lunches, please call the office by 10:00 am of that same day to order a lunch. Thank you for your cooperation. The breakfast and lunch prices for 24-25 are below.
Breakfast:
Elem: $1.80
Middle: $2.00
High: $2.15
Lunch
Elem: $3.00
Middle: $3.65
High: $3.85
Milk: $0.55
The October breakfast and lunch menu can be found below.
District Information:
Free Activity Passes for Active and Veteran Military Members
The EPS Board of Education recently approved an addition to Policy 1006.07 “Activity Passes” to offer free activity passes to residents of the District who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Passes can be obtained at the EPS Central Administration Office at 20650 Glenn St during normal business hours. Proof of residency and military service is required.
Early Intervention
Early Intervention Services Reminder
Elkhorn Public School Families - if you have any concerns regarding your young child’s development, don’t hesitate to reach out to the EPS Early Intervention team. Our dedicated professionals are here to support you and your child’s needs. Visit Elkhorn Public Schools Early Intervention for more information.
Communication:
School to Home Communication Reminder
Inclement weather announcements are communicated via phone call, email, and text message. If you did not receive a text message, please text “Yes” to 67587 to opt-in and receive text messages from EPS. If you did not receive a phone call or email, please contact your building.
District Events/Happenings:
Upcoming District Happenings:
ESHS will present “Wizard of Oz” March 13 - 15, 2025. Click here to view performance details and ticket purchase information.
Elkhorn High School’s 50th Anniversary musical will be performed April 10-13, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
Schedules/Calendars/Other Information
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Woodbrook Elementary
18520 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
402.289.1823
Our Mission
Woodbrook Elementary
Our mission is to develop a strong family bond by fostering positive, meaningful relationships with each other. We will use our strong relationships to establish a safe learning environment with high expectations where the staff, students and parents work together to create a respectful and responsible community. We will ignite a passion for continuous improvement with a growth mindset to be confident learners today, tomorrow and into the future.